Worship Ministries

Worship Ministries at Christ Church

We are a group of Christians “living life and faith together”. There are two ways to read that phrase. One, we are working individually to integrate our life; what we do, how we recreate, our relationships, with our faith so we are fully integrated followers of Jesus. Two, we are a community of followers of Jesus “living life and faith together” as a community; learning to love, listen, lean on each other and lean into the world. It is within authentic Christian community that we are formed and fashioned into God-bearers for each other and the world. So how do we do community life at Christ Church?

Liturgical Ministries

Acolytes

Acolytes are servants to the Clergy during the worship service, assisting in the preparation for Holy Communion, carrying the processional cross(es) and torches, assisting with the offering plates and seeing that the altar candles are lit at the proper times.

Contact: Charlie Green or Debbie Barents or Graham Kolb

Lay Eucharistic Ministers (Chalice Ministers)

Lay Eucharistic Ministers assist the Clergy with the distribution of the wine during Holy Communion at all Sunday and other special services.

Contact: Patty Husman

Lectors

Lectors are the lay readers of the Word at Sunday services. Given the importance of the Scriptures, Lectors are charged with proclaiming the Word clearly, purposefully, and respectfully.

Contact: Debbie Jonas

Music Ministries

Music at Christ Church is comprised of an eclectic mix of styles: hymns and praise tunes, Anglican and American, gospel and pop, jazz and classical; everything ancient, modern, and in-between. Music plays a fundamental role in supporting a heartfelt and genuine worship experience. Ensembles supporting this include a choir, praise band, chamber ensemble, and two handbell choirs.

Prayers of the People

One aspect of our corporate worship as Episcopalians is audible prayer led by a member of the congregation. Prayers either come from the Book of Common Prayer or are composed by designated individuals, both of which follow a prescribed outline.

Support Liturgical Ministries

Altar Flower Ministry

This is a ministry to continue the millennia-old tradition of using God’s creations (flowers and greenery) and our God-given talents to decorate the church for worship.

Contact: Betsy Welty

Altar Guild

The Altar Guild is responsible for setting up the altar, maintaining the area behind the altar rail and side altar, also cleaning and maintaining all the Holy Items used during services including vessels, linens, candles and vestments worn by priests.

Contact: Allison Moore or Anne Ruybal

Audio-Visual Technicians

AV Technicians operate the audio and service graphics for Sunday morning services. Some technical skill is required and operators are fully trained by the heads of this ministry.

Contact: Adam Pierson or Michele Pierson

Funeral Ministry

This is a ministry of welcome and support to bereaved family and friends who are attending a funeral at Christ Church. The funeral coordinators act as liaisons between the clergy and mortuary personnel and the family.

Greeters

Greeters are charged with welcoming parishioners, newcomers and visitors at the regular Sunday services. Volunteers answer questions regarding the events happening at Christ Church and help people find their way to classes and services.

Contact: Vee Henderson

Needlepoint Ministry

The kneelers throughout the Sanctuary as well as the cushions at the main altar are needlepointed by a dedicated group of Christ Church members reflecting the words and symbols of Christ.

Contact: Debbie Jonas

Pew Workers

Volunteers help keep the Sanctuary clean and organized to make worship easier for everyone. They restock the racks on the backs of pews in the church with scratch pads, pencils, visitor cards, and giving envelopes.

Contact: Anne Ruybal

Ushers

Ushers greet people, answer questions, distribute bulletins, help with seating, take up the collection, and assist with Holy Communion by providing the Clergy with the count of persons present, bringing the gifts of bread and wine forward, and helping with the logistics of persons coming to the altar rail to receive Communion.

Contact: Terry Bright

Wedding Ministry

This team coordinates with all parties involved in the wedding to meet any special needs and to ensure that the ceremony itself runs as smoothly as possible.